Day July 18, 2013

Researcher used interception software to monitor 20 health websites Websites he followed included WebMD, Men’s Health, and NHS UK Found that all 20 sites used software that enabled it to track its users 13 of the 20 websites had one…

Ending a 30-year search by scientists, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital have identified two proteins in the inner ear that are critical for hearing, which, when damaged by genetic mutations, cause a form of delayed, progressive hearing loss. Findings were…

By Sadie Whitelocks PUBLISHED: 09:32 EST, 18 July 2013 |UPDATED: 12:16 EST, 18 July 2013 After battling an aggressive form of ovarian cancer, Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller thought she would never be able to fall pregnant again. But last month…

Fields Taylor has a rare condition called Glut1 Deficiency Syndrome that affects just 25 people in the UK and 300 people worldwide Condition prevents brain from getting the energy it needs and can cause seizures, speech problems as well as…

The sounds of success are ringing at Kansas State University through a research project that has potential to treat human deafness and loss of balance. Philine Wangemann, university distinguished professor of anatomy and physiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine,…

(Medical Xpress)—Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new research that uncovers several biological ties between obesity and asthma. “Our findings point the way to the management of asthma…

Fruit and vegetables cause 46% of all food poisoning cases in the U.S. Leafy greens, like spinach and lettuce, are the most common cause because they tend to be eaten raw so bacteria are not killed In extreme cases, contaminated…

New Yorkers and tourists tempted to cool off during the current heatwave by plunging into the Hudson River have been warned: it’s never been more dangerous. Researchers at Columbia University reported Thursday that antibiotic-resistant bacteria was widespread in the river…

Investigators at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School have published the most thorough description of gene expression in the human retina reported to date. In a study published today in the journal BMC Genomics, Drs. Michael Farkas, Eric…

(HealthDay)—More states are implementing multiple strategies to address the threats posed by distracted driving, according to a report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The GHSA surveyed its members in late 2012 to examine how states were responding…

Understanding what people do in their kitchens and why will inform thinking about how to reduce the burden from illness caused by food prepared and eaten at home, according to a new report by University of Hertfordshire researchers on behalf…

A new approach to analyzing MRI brain scans could help speed up the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other degenerative diseases, according to research published to be published in the International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering. Clayton Chen of Taichung…

Every time you say a word, take a step, or read a sentence, a collection of neurons sends a speedy relay of messages throughout your brain to process the information. Now, researchers have a new way of watching those messages…

(Medical Xpress)—The development of new drugs for improving treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease is a step closer after recent research into how stem cells migrate and form circuits in the brain. The results from a study by researchers at…

Stanford Hospital Clinics has again been recognized as one of the nation’s “most wired” hospitals and health systems by Hospitals Health Networks, a trade magazine published by the American Hospital Association. Stanford Hospital Clinics is one of only 13 systems…

(Medical Xpress)—Macrophages, also known as scavenger cells, play an important role in defending against bacteria and pathogens by activating inflammatory processes. In cases of lung inflammation (pneumonia) caused by pneumococcal bacteria, this important immune response function is hampered and blocked…

Ensemble Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing Ensemblinsâ„¢, a novel class of small molecule therapeutics with the potential to modulate targets typically addressed by biologics, today announced the initiation of a drug discovery collaboration with a subsidiary of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.…

Safe Life FZC, a new breed of healthcare distributors based in United Arab Emirates (UAE), is employing the latest technology to combat dangerous outbreaks like the deadly Coronavirus or MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). So it’s no surprise that they…

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Audentes Therapeutics, Inc., a recently founded biotechnology company dedicated to the development of innovative treatments for rare muscle diseases, today announced the closing of a $30 million Series A financing. The financing was led by OrbiMed Advisors with the participation…

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that starts with an infection Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, very high or low temperature, aching It is becoming more of an issue as hospital stays are cut short By Jo Waters PUBLISHED: 18:42 EST, 15…

By Carol Davis PUBLISHED: 16:10 EST, 15 July 2013 |UPDATED: 17:53 EST, 15 July 2013 Thousands of Britons suffer long-term pain and instability after spraining an ankle. There is a procedure that can help, as 24-year-old Imogen Cairns, from Portishead…

Major progress in tackling child undernutrition in some of the world’s toughest countries is under threat as military and security funding takes precedence, a new report from aid agency World Vision warns. The number of children under five who die…

Molecular biologists in the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio have found a novel way to fine-tune the activity of cells’ protein-disposing machinery, with potentially cancer-fighting effects. This machinery, the proteasome, is deregulated…

1.Scientists at A*STAR’s Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) have discovered a new class of white blood cells in human lung and gut tissues that play a critical role as the first line of defence against harmful fungal and bacterial infections. This…

Thanks to a new $2 million investment, a drug that spurs cancer cells to self-destruct while sparing healthy cells is on the road to human clinical trials. The compound, known as PAC-1, has so far proven safe and has promising…

The Massachusetts analysis, funded by the insurance industry, predicts the law will add an average of 3.7 percent to premiums, while in New York, state officials will likely announce Wednesday the expected premium tumble. Boston Globe: National Health Care Overhaul Apt…

Cancer researchers have wondered why ovarian cancer cells are so attracted to the abdominal cavity, especially the omentum, with the hope that such an understanding could lead to better disease management or even prevention. Results from a series of experiments…

Patients benefit from treatments tailored specifically for their tumor types; stage set for larger study The Side-Out Foundation’s breast cancer pilot study, led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Translational Drug Development (TD2) and Scottsdale Healthcare, has shown that…

A selection of health policy stories from North Carolina, California and Virginia. Politico: North Carolina Abortion Bill Hurts Gov. Pat McCrory, Poll Finds There’s little support for a controversial abortion bill in North Carolina, and voters are directing some of…

Recent changes in hockey rules regulating contact to the head have not reduced the number of concussions suffered by players during National Hockey League (NHL) season, according to research published July 17 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by…

Experts found that even smokers who underwent rigorous medical tests that came back normal had dangerous changes in their DNA The genes found are usually limited to developing embyros and can predispose a person to the most aggressive types of …

Drinking could be freeing up parts of the brain ‘telling’ the body it is thirsty, researchers say By Fiona Macrae PUBLISHED: 18:32 EST, 16 July 2013 |UPDATED: 18:32 EST, 16 July 2013 If you’re struggling to come up with the…

Key factor is the father’s weight at time of conception Obese men’s sperm contains ‘molecular signal’ that can pass on obesity, and related problems, to offspring Both male and female children risk inheriting obesity this way but girls are more…

Dennis Queen has an allergy to sunlight called polymorphic light eruption If her skin is exposed to the sun it comes out in an itchy, red rash Ms Queen tried wearing suncream and a sun hat but it didn’t help…

A new study reveals significant hospital-to-hospital variability in patient death rates following emergency surgical admissions in England. Published early online in the BJS (British Journal of Surgery), the study also found that survival rates were higher in hospitals with better…

Hospitals that made the most of medical equipment such as ultrasound and CT scans had lower mortality rates Researchers found that death rates from high-risk emergency general surgery varied from 9.2% to 18.2% within a month of admission Study suggested…

iKnife could allow surgeons to tackle risky operations Accurately distinguishes between healthy tissue and tumours By Fiona Macrae PUBLISHED: 17:28 EST, 17 July 2013 |UPDATED: 18:56 EST, 17 July 2013 A ‘smart’ scalpel that instantly sniffs out cancerous tissue has…

New Chief Inspector of Hospitals, Sir Mike Richards, has called for hundreds of NHS patients to join inspection teams over next 2 years Teams will consist of 15-strong sqauds of patients, doctors and nurses Each trust will be given one…

Ms Birtwhistle, 38, developed small blisters in the late stages of pregnancy She and doctors believed that they were harmless insect bites as there were no other symptoms accompanying the itchy bumps on her hips But as soon as baby…